Barssel

Great day for BPH Fremantle.

Over the past month many of you have endured my uploads of “Curly” today he got his chance to show us that our affection and faith in this horse is not unfounded.

“BPH Fremantle” or “Curly” competed today in only his fifth ever Dressage competiton. He is five so this is a little unusual but with the Equine Influenza crisis in Australia this circumstance will be repeated many times across the country. The good news is the big fella performed beautifully, three thirds and third in todays Chamionship.

We are elated with his performance and got extra carrots in his feed tonight.

Thanks to all who have shown an interest in this special horse.

demon, 6 months ago

Wooohooo!!! to you Adrian and to Curly…excellent performance, and isn’t 5 very young for a dressage horse…
Barssel in reply to demon’s comment, 6 months ago

Yes in career terms 5 is very young but he has missed an entire season…....................something between 20 and 40 tests at different locations. So todays performance is full of merit for a young inexperienced horse…............thanks for the congratulaions and your interest “D”
demon, 6 months ago

Yes…the EI really created havoc…Curly has a BIG future ahead of him…and must be good traing that is part of the success also…
salsbells69, 6 months ago

Hey Adrian. Awesome effort by you both..Thanks for keeping the updates. That is wonderful news and especially pleasing due to the E I and the lack of events for Curly to get some experience. Wonderful effort and I am sure he will achieve so much more in the months and years to come. :))
Barssel in reply to salsbells69’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Sal
Christina Norwood, 6 months ago

Great news Adrian. My kids used to ride (pony club only) so I know what a thrill it is.
Barssel in reply to Christina Norwood’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Chris
Darren Sharp, 6 months ago

Fantastic news mate give him a sugar cube for me!!!!!
whisperingruth, 6 months ago

Oh Adrian! Fantastic news . . . You never had to convince me Curly was a winner . . . I knew that all along!! LOL . . . You are both winners . . . BIG CONGRATS to both of you!!
Al Bourassa, 6 months ago

Congrats to Curly. That is a special feat for so young a performer.
Nancy Fischer, 6 months ago

And he wasn’t feeling well all week. I’m so proud of your boy! Congrats, Ade.
Sande Elkins, 6 months ago

Way to go Curly! At just five, his dressage career is just beginning and I look forward to seeing what he’s going to do. I know he will go far. Such a beautiful animal.
Kathleen Struckle, 6 months ago

Congrats to both of you!! :)
Barbara Sparhawk, 6 months ago

I had the same impulse as Darren, please prepare a feed bag full of treats from the hearts of the RedBubblers who are equally proud of Curly and you (champagne for Adrian). He is so beaufiul, I’ve seen how delighted animals can feel at winning challenges and competitions. Bravo to all.
JudithE, 6 months ago

alright CURLY.!!.well done !! ( you too B >>:) )
PennyEdwardes, 5 months ago

A well deserved lot of placings Ade…he is a remarkable young horse! It goes to show that time and effort really do pay off! Keep climbing that mountain Curly!
Barssel in reply to Darren Sharp’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Darren…..........he likes licorice beter than sugar cubes, yes he got an extra hand full!!!
Barssel in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Ruth…..........still on a high!!!
Barssel in reply to Al Bourassa’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Al
Barssel in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 5 months ago

....he spent today dozing in the summer sun. I think he is well pleased with himself.
Barssel in reply to Sande Elkins’s comment, 5 months ago

Hi Sande…...he is off to a young horse qualifier this W/E so this will be the big test….........needs to get 7’s to advance to “Dressage withe the Stars” in April.
Barssel in reply to Kathleen Struckle’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Kath
Barssel in reply to Barbara Sparhawk’s comment, 5 months ago

Well I am not sure if understands….......but he does know that his performance gained him many pats and praise, Oh and several hand fulls of licorice….he loves licorice!!!
Barssel in reply to JudithE’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Judith…..............really appreciate your interest.
Barssel in reply to PennyEdwardes’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Penny….....that mountain does not seem as big tonight, but tomorrow is another day.